Mining Engineer

**Mining Engineer \| Indianapolis, IN \| Direct Hire** **$100,000–$110,000 Base \+ Annual Bonus \| Relocation Considered** MS Companies is partnering with an established organization in the **aggregate mining and construction materials industry** to hire an experienced **Mining Engineer** in Indianapolis, IN. This is an opportunity to take your mine\-planning experience beyond the desk. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, you’ll help develop and execute **short\- and long\-term mine plans across a network of active quarry operations** , with direct exposure to the projects and operational decisions that shape production, resource utilization, and the long\-term development of each site. What makes this opportunity especially compelling is its breadth. Rather than working within a narrowly defined engineering function, you’ll gain hands\-on exposure across the **full mining lifecycle** —including mine planning, stripping and cut/fill plans, mineral reserve evaluation, drilling and coring, permitting, reclamation, and field execution—while partnering closely with operations, production, quality, project management, and safety teams. We’re looking for a **Mining Engineering graduate with professional mine\-planning experience** who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively in the field, and seeing engineering plans translate into real\-world results. Experience with **AutoCAD, Carlson, aggregate/quarry operations, and MSHA\-regulated environments** will position you especially well for this opportunity. **If you’re looking for a role that combines technical mine planning with hands\-on operational exposure and the opportunity to expand your expertise across the mining lifecycle, we’d like to connect.** **What You'll Do** * Develop and support **short\- and long\-term mine plans** focused on safe and efficient resource utilization. * Develop and execute **mine and stripping/cut\-fill plans** in support of production requirements. * Collaborate with engineering, operations, production, quality, project management, and other stakeholders across multiple quarry locations. * Support **mineral reserve evaluation** and long\-term land planning, including reclamation and reuse. * Coordinate activities involving **zoning, permitting, drilling, and coring** . * Assist with drilling/coring preparation, logging, and data used to develop mine plans. * Maintain and analyze stripping, coring, and operational data using **Microsoft Excel** . * Provide field engineering support at quarry locations throughout Indiana. **What We're Looking For** * **Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering required.** * Professional mining experience with demonstrated exposure to **mine planning** . * **3\+ years of mining experience strongly preferred** , particularly in mine planning. * Experience with **AutoCAD, Carlson, or comparable mine\-planning/design software** . * Knowledge of **aggregate/quarry mining operations** and fixed/mobile mining equipment. * Experience or knowledge related to mineral reserves and detailed mine/stripping plans. * Exposure to the broader mining lifecycle, including operations, project management, quality, and safety. * **MSHA certification, training, or knowledge/exposure** is highly desirable. * Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to travel up to **50% throughout Indiana** , primarily day trips with minimal overnight travel. The published position likewise emphasizes aggregate mining operations, mineral reserve evaluation, CAD\-based mine and stripping plans, mining production/QC, Excel, and up to 50% Indiana travel. **Compensation \& Travel** * **Base Salary:** $100,000–$110,000 * **Annual Bonus:** 10% target with potential for up to a **2x multiplier** * **Relocation:** Considered for the right candidate; potential sign\-on/relocation reimbursement may be available depending on distance * **Travel:** Up to 50% throughout Indiana, consisting primarily of **day trips** with minimal overnight travel Our client is an established organization in the aggregate materials industry supporting the materials used to build **roads, bridges, utilities, and communities throughout the Midwest** . **Interested?** Apply through LinkedIn or contact **Martin Weiss with MS Companies** to learn more about this confidential opportunity.